Sunday, 27 September 2009

I'm Having a Give-Away

Above Me & Mum in Scotland she knitted the Arans we wearing taken when she was around 86 (1997)

Above Gooseberry Patch Christmas Book 6

Below 10 Novelty FQsIt is coming up to the 1st anniversary of my mum passing she passed away on the 5th October 2008 age 97, she was a avid knitter & loved knitting Aran garments she was never a quilter so I don't get too down i am doing this Give-Away which I know she would love.She was also fascinated with the way I could chat to people all over the world & how generous they were, I am in a knitting group where I do some swaps & when I did some would send things for her as well as me, & when she was ill off & on over the last few years before her passing both knitters & quilters sent her get well cards & she couldn't get over how strangers would send her cards.So in honour of her I am doing a Give-away which will be drawn on the 5th Oct the anniversary of her death to be in with a chance you leave your comments, to get one entry & if you mention it on your blog you get 2 more chances do give your blog so I can check it out, so there is up to 3 chances of winning, now you may be saying what will you win well you get a book called Gooseberry Patch Christmas book 6 plus 10 novelty FQs, 1 name will be drawn on 5th October Good Luck to you All

Above my mum & dad taken at a char ladies ball around 1951Below my mum in 2004 age 93

Such a lovely tribute with so many wonderful memories. What a wonderful way to honor her. I am so happy to have found your blog--I will now follow. Thank you for the opportunity for a chance, and I will blog about your giveaway for additional chances.

Such sweet memories of your Mother.Such a nice way to honor her memory by giving to others! She would be proud of you I am sure.I lost my mother in 2004 miss her everyday, she was my best buddy.Thanks so much for a chance at your lovely giveaway!Lola

What a wonderful mom your mother must have been, as she certainly raised a thoughtful & generous daughter. So nice of you to have a giveaway in memory of your mother. While I truly wish she were here with you today, it is nice to celebrate her memory.

What a lovely story about your Mother....thank you for sharing it. I too am often amazed how wonderful people really are....sending photos and cards...and you...sharing your memories of your Mother with us....Thanks :)

Your mum would be thrilled to know that all of the 'friends' you've made out in blog land will be receiving something in her memory. I know you miss her terribly, and this is such a sweet way to honor her life. Thanks for sharing. And thanks for the giveaway.

Hi Janice, Its true that old rhyme you know...If you have a MotherTreasure her with careBecause you will never miss herTill you see her vacant chair.lol to you me dear, see you very soon. I would love to enter your Give Away if allowed. Very kind of you to do it in honour of your mum. She looks to have been a wonderful lady, just like you then.lol Jan x

It's a lovely idea to honour your mommy, please count me in I love your prizes!!!, thank you for sharing about her. I have my mom, she's 73 yo and I have my grandma, she's 100 years and eight months old right now :)

bless your sweet heart for honoring your mother ... the Aran cardigans are so beautiful! my mother has given up on most of her handwork ... and has taken up painting with watercolors - she says she was weary of crocheting after eighty or so years of it